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  1. Dead because of no Insurance

    fiestynurse posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The Boston Globe 2/24/2004 Vocal critic of abuse by clergy found dead By Brian MacQuarrie Patrick McSorley, a victim of defrocked priest John J. Geoghan who became one of the most visible critics of...

  2. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    It is different in each State and in each County, but many jails have regular inspections from the Public Health Department. Many PHDs work closely with the Jail Administration to control infectious...

  3. Come to America to Have your Baby!!

    fiestynurse replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have to say that Zashagalka makes some very good arguments and I agree with most of what he is saying. Thank-you - I learned a lot from your

  4. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    fiestynurse replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated from a 4 year BSN program in 1978. My first hospital job was on a medical floor, rotating all three shifts, making

  5. Come to America to Have your Baby!!

    fiestynurse replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In California alone, $400 million is spent on caring for these "anchor" babies. Currently, one in five babies in California are born to illegal immigrants. Close the borders. Change the law...

  6. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    banditrn - I am sorry that you did not get the responses that you wanted, but "Me thinkst you doeth protest too

  7. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    fiestynurse replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    EJM - "Of course if someone doesn't like what America is all about, then one can always move." Yes, I suppose that is true. If we need health care that we can't afford in the US, we could go to...

  8. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    fiestynurse replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    This bill is just another Bandaid fix - it doesn't solve the real problem and move us any closer to a better health care system. We are basically paying for universal health care and not getting it....

  9. RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

    fiestynurse replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

    Really sorry to hear about your mom. Unfortunately, Eye and Ear drops get mixed-up quite frequently. It's important to have good systems in place and identify these drops really well on the bottles...

  10. Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

    fiestynurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My HMO charges $100 for all ER visits, emergent or

  11. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    I think that cleanliness is important in the jails, not only for the inmates, but for the staff who have to have work there. I also think that inmates should be treated humanely. There are many...

  12. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    If the place is that bad - call an ACLU attorney and get a class action suit going. Your son can initiate

  13. Medication Administration in Correctional Medicine

    fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional

    Most blister pack systems are patient specific and come directly from a licensed pharmacist - this is not dispensing. Some stock is allowed, but is usually documented accordingly. Pre-pouring and...

  14. Not nursing related

    fiestynurse replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    Unfortunately, some jails are filthy, although many have developed better cleaning practices because of highly publicized MRSA outbreaks. And it's not unusual for facilities to issue a clean set of...

  15. Medication Administration in Correctional Medicine

    fiestynurse replied to sblackman's topic in Correctional

    You should check your state's pharmacy laws and check with the BON regarding the pre-pouring or re-packaging of prescription medications for administration to patient/inmate's. Putting pills in a...

  16. Mystery illnesses

    fiestynurse replied to Lpark27's topic in Correctional

    These types of inmate/patients are difficult to deal with, but you should use good assessment skills and go through the motions. Have him sign a release and get copies of his old records and check...

  17. Susanville, CA prison question?

    fiestynurse replied to surgnurse26's topic in Correctional

    Why not apply for a nursing position at the Washoe County jail in Reno? A very nice facility and great

  18. Teaching plan with local inmates......

    fiestynurse replied to Carla25's topic in Correctional

    ddc101 - I very much agree with what you have said here. Although, information on drug abuse and it's health effects are important, most of these women know what the drugs and alcohol are doing to...

  19. Medical Kites / Medical Request Forms

    fiestynurse replied to juvynurse's topic in Correctional

    Medical Request Forms (or kites, as they are called in many facilities) are a very important documentation tool for a number of reasons and they are part of the NCCHC standards of care. Inmates are...

  20. Abortion Assistance RN

    fiestynurse replied to lucyluv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are not speaking for me either. I was an Obstetrical nurse for 20 years and I was involved in terminations. I once assisted an 11 year old incest victim through a very difficult termination of her...

  21. Safety in the facility

    fiestynurse replied to Kaiserstudent's topic in Correctional

    banditrn - what you said is so true. When you see bullet proof windows being put up in the emergency rooms to protect the staff - that's cause for concern. And my experience with hospital security...

  22. Getting my MBA

    fiestynurse replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Nurse Management

    I have seen many people in upper management and administration with a Masters in Health Administration

  23. Salary Question

    fiestynurse replied to TORRIA RN's topic in Nurse Management

    Going in to management is a career decision that you have to consciously make. Are you ready to learn the skills that it takes to be a good manager? Do you have plans to further your education? I...

  24. Yearly Evaluations

    fiestynurse replied to KrustyTheNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    Counseling employees about bad behavior and poor performance is hard, no matter how long you have been a manager. Don't for a minute think that these nurses were not aware of their issues prior to...

  25. The Night Shift Witches.... scheduling dilemmas

    fiestynurse replied to littlecheese's topic in General Nursing

    Workplace bullying has been defined as offensive behavior through vindictive, cruel, malicious or humiliating ways to undermine an individual or group of employees. These older more senior nurses are...